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Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by verisimi on Monday May 27, 2024 @04:39PM (#40494455)
Its a different order of magnitude. I don't need to think about fuel every day, and I don't have to consider my week if I have a busy day.
Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by vel0city on Monday May 27, 2024 @06:46PM (#40495504)
I have to think about my fuel a lot more on my ICE than my EV. I just plug it in when I get home and it's taken care of. Outside of a couple of road trips that were as simple as punching in addresses and following directions that's been my experience.

On my ICE, I think about if gas is expensive or cheap now, maybe I should go ahead and stop at Sam's/Costco while I'm out, but I still have a bit more than a quarter tank, maybe I'll get gas next time. Or I think darn I'm low, I guess I'll have enough, better stop on my way home. And then when I'm there I have to negotiate payment, stand in the 100F heat for several minutes, worry if this pump has a card skimmer on it, and get ads blasted at me. Rinse and repeat every couple of weeks.

Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by Dylan16807 on Monday May 27, 2024 @04:49PM (#40494554)
All of that gets removed if you have a bigger outlet. There are some people that mind that very little and won't bother to get the upgrade, but judging EVs in general based on the 120-volt situation is like judging pasta in general based on cups of instant ramen.
Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by SideburnsOfDoom on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:06PM (#40494709)
People who walk out every morning to an EV fully charged up on a home L2 charger (the "high power plugs" mentioned above) very seldom have to think about charge, and definitely not "every day".

How would you feel if your car automatically had a full tank of gas every morning? Even when near empty the night before. It's described as the complete opposite of "worry every day".

Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by verisimi on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:57PM (#40495146)
It sounds like you feel the same way I feel about a gas car - ie highly unconcerned about distance, fuel, etc.

However, going off the post I initially replied to, it seems that this person did have additional anxiety on account of their EV - ie the issues EV's have with charging, short distances, etc.

Re:How Many EV Charging Stations Does the US Need to Replace... by NegativeK on Monday May 27, 2024 @07:49PM (#40495925)
It wasn't anxiety -- it was just awareness after having to unnecessarily go to a supercharger a couple of times.

But like I mentioned: I installed a 240V50A outlet, like I think most people will do. 120V15A works with some awareness. 240V50A is easier than having a gas car.